The Valley Foundation School of Nursing.
The Valley Foundation School of Nursing's new appellation was unveiled, making official a name change that honors the eponymous non-profit's $5 million gift.
Nursing students in the simulation lab.
Nursing majors receive clinical experience in local hospitals, nurse managed centers, and community health agencies under the guidance of nursing faculty from the university.
A nursing student taking a patient's blood pressure.
The baccalaureate program prepares the individual for professional nursing practice in a variety of acute care and community settings and for continuing education and graduate studies.
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Considering a Career in Nursing?
The US Labor Department identifies the Registered Nurse (RN) as the top occupation in terms of job growth. California is among many states that continues to experience a nursing shortage. This workforce shortage is anticipated to increase as California's demographics grow and shift.
Career possibilities for Bachelor of Science prepared nurses are: Home Health Care Nurse, Case Manager, Sub-Acute Nurse, Hospital Staff Nurse, Health Clinic Nurse, Advice Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Manager, Administrator, Educator, School Nurse, and Primary Care Nurse. Nursing careers vary over a lifetime and permit changing careers within one profession.Advanced (Masters in Nursing) Degrees are available in a variety of specialties, including Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, and Nurse Informaticist. The joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in collaboration with CSU - Fresno began in Fall 2012. This is a post-masters online doctoral program focused on advanced clinical practice, evidence-based leadership, and faculty preparation.